Pocket Watch Case

Hampden 18 Size Lafayette with gold jewel settings and gold balance screws. Watch has been rebuilt and it runs decent, testing at -18 seconds per day. Watch may need further work or servicing. The dial is in great shape, and the watch features crisp and bold blue steel hands. The case is a heavy and massive silver (silverode) case in decent condition. Case has not been cleaned extensively, but it has had a fresh NOS glass crystal installed.

Up for sale is an antique Illinois Watch Co 18 size Lafayette model pocket watch in an engraved case with a horse! The movement is a converted key wind and is lever-set and marked: Lafayette Patent Pinion No. The watch will run for a short time, but we do not know the service history, and it will need service to keep running and keep time. The dial is marked: Illinois Watch Co. The dial is in fair condition, with some hairlines – see photos. The case has engraving on the front and back. The back has a horse and the front has an ornate area for initials. There is a case number on inside the dust cover, but no other markings on the case. We only sell guaranteed 100% authentic high end Swiss wristwatches and accessories. THANKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS! The item “Antique 1877 Illinois 18s Lafayette Pocketwatch with Horse on Case” is in sale since Thursday, August 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “djpropel” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Number of Jewels: 11-15 Jewels
• Model: Lafayette
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Casual
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Year of Manufacture: 1870-1879
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Closure: Full Hunter
• Brand: Illinois
• Serial Number: 209824